Follow the Prophets

Elder Caussé’s simple yet profound invitation to students at BYU-I

Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé
Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Sister Valérie Caussé, speak at a BYU–Idaho devotional on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Kayvri Brewer

In 2030, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will commemorate the bicentennial of the organization of the Church. It will also commemorate the beginning of the Savior’s mortal ministry 2,000 years ago.

“This convergence will provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” noted Elder Gérald Caussé of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

As Elder Gary E. Stevenson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught in October 2024 general conference, “These events will result in extraordinary opportunities to serve, to unite with members and friends and to introduce The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to more people than ever before.”

To thousands of BYU–Idaho students gathered in the I–Center auditorium on Sunday, June 14, Elder Caussé issued a simple invitation: “Be prepared.”

“You are the children of the Restoration,” he declared. “Yours is the generation called to help lead this work forward. You are among those the Lord has chosen for this remarkable time. You will carry the light of the Restoration into the next hundred years—with faith and with joyful determination.”

Visit Church News to learn more of Elder Caussé’s address.

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Drawn from recent social media posts, Direct Messages: Words from God’s Prophets to You gathers powerful, faith-filled teachings from the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This book shares timely messages that the prophets and apostles felt inspired to share with the world right now.

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